Austin Muschott

Built data models for SaaS applications at cloud online analytical processing (OLAP) company. • Met with business users to determine key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering teams using Jira • Built data model targeting Jira KPIs using Ralph Kimball’s dimensional modeling best practices • Investigated source of discrepancies caused by data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) process • Tested Jira model OLAP cube results for accuracy against Google Big Query data warehouse using SQL Website: https://www.atscale.com/

Designed resource constrained electrical systems and Android applications for IoT fleet management company. • Designed and owned software for custom Android launcher from concept to shipment • Used Jira and Trello to execute Scrum agile work methodologies and ensure on time feature delivery • Designed battery pack circuitry to extend device charge capacity and enable broader use cases • Analyzed wheel slippage detection circuitry to improve microcontroller communication https://skillion.tech/

Transitioned PID controlled magnetic levitation experiment to reinforcement learning controlled system. • Performed root cause analysis of experiment to cut program runtime in half • Benchmarked image feature extraction accuracy and redesigned process to increase reliability • Systematically investigated and documented differences between simulation and real-world experiments • Automated routine PID tuning to optimize comparison of different system control methods https://photonics.engr.wisc.edu/

Software and hardware validation of both new and preexisting features for autonomous drone company. • Created black box tests for new software features in version releases • Built environmental data collection rig from concept to completion to aid in testing variable isolation • Designed website for data collection, data storage, and integration with existing webservice • Laid foundation for testing automation using Selenium writen in Python to improve reliability, scalability, and velocity https://www.skydio.com/

Ensure robot and pedestrian safety in field tests of Starship Technologies autonomous delivery robots. • Engaged public to educate individuals about the legal, technological, and business aspects of the company • Collected preliminary traffic data in new municipalities to help gauge company expansion efforts • Diagnosed robot technological issues in a field test setting to assist with repairs • Delegated company information to new hires to ensure smooth onboarding and proper employee practice • Provided photos for use on company website and social media pages https://www.starship.xyz/

Performed front end black box testing to uncovered bugs within new website features • Composed Jira bug reports to aid engineering team in website improvement • Researched information on industry leaders to construct profiles on the Shocase website • Handled confidential information subject to a nondisclosure agreement https://www.shocase.com/

About BrewClub: BrewClub coordinates beer brews, field trips, and corporate events to teach students about the art of beer brewing. BrewClub Roles: • Recruited targeted students to form club executive team • Planed and promoted first beer brew event enabling club to break even on startup cost • Negotiated with local breweries to secure corporate sponsorship and reduce cost of brews • Applied for and received $250 operational grant to promote club and expand operations https://win.wisc.edu/organization/brewclub ------------------------------------------- About Badgerloop: Badgerloop designs and fabricates a vehicle to compete in the annual global SpaceX hyperloop competition. Badgerloop Roles: • Collaborated with electrical team members to design and fabricate low voltage battery plate • Researched electrical components for improvement of pod design allowing for increased reliability • Negotiated with potential donors to secure corporate sponsorship http://badgerloop.com/